Stacey Lacoste (she/her)
Graduate Student, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVMProfile
- Program: PhD student, bovine respiratory disease
- Supervsors: Dr. Nathan Erickson and Dr. Cheryl Waldner, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM
- Home community: Wabamun, Alta.
Academic Credentials
- MSc, University of Saskatchewan
- BSc, University of Lethbridge
- PMP, Project Management Institute
Research Area(s)
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex is a multi-factorial and economically significant challenge in cattle production. My research integrates controlled respiratory challenge models with transcriptomic approaches to define mucosal and systemic immune signatures associated with both subclinical and clinical infection, with particular emphasis on bovine coronavirus (BCoV).
By investigating viral evolution alongside host immune responses, this work aims to clarify disease progression, This research will also generate actionable insights to improve calf health, support antimicrobial stewardship, and inform more targeted prevention strategies within the beef industry.